John Terry may be heading to Dubai

Dubai: John Terry could be spending Valentine's Day in Dubai, but it is doubtful if his evening with wife Toni — who is already checked in at Le Royal Meridien in Jumeirah, will be all lovey-dovey as he'll be here more on a rescue mission to salvage their ailing marriage.

The dismissed England captain could be flying out to the emirate soon after leading Chelsea in their Premiership tie against Everton today. He has the support of the Blues Italian boss Carlo Ancelotti, who has said he won't deny Terry compassionate leave "whenever he needs it".

Tears

Terry, 29, has had to undergo a rough few weeks since news of his extra-marital relationship with former Chelsea teammate Wayne Bridge's ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncell surfaced.

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Terry is said to be in constant touch with Toni and on Monday the UK's Mirror newspaper reported on its website that the England defender had made an emotional phone call to his wife to deny having a one-night stand with another woman, topless model Orlaith McAllister.

Terry's mum Sue told the Mirror that her son had promised her: "I'm alright Ma, we'll start again."

Of Terry's meeting with his 51-year-old mother and brother Paul, 30, a Blues insider said: "There were a few tears with his mum when the family got together behind the scenes. But he told her not to worry and that he was going to be fine — and that he would battle his way through it."

Terry is also desperate to get in touch with Bridge, who is now at Manchester City.